Value-For-Money Dining Options For Mother's Day

It’s safe to say that mothers form one half of the family backbone, and there is no better day to celebrate her role than on Mother’s Day, falling this year on 12 May.

Not sure how to surprise the mothers in your life—the ones who know best? We’ve got you covered for dining options on this special day! Check out some of the best offers and menus in the island that are sure to give the best bang for your buck while treating mums to a fulfilling, sumptuous meal.

Crystal Jade Parents’ Day Menus

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Combining both Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations into set menus to share, Crystal Jade will be serving up a wide array of dishes from special renditions of popular eats to exquisite plates across their series of restaurants.

Among them, we recommend the options at casual dining brands Crystal Jade Kitchen and Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao. Hong Kong-style dishes such as Deep-fried Grouper Fillet Stuffed with Prawn Paste tossed with Crispy Garlic are must-tries at the former, while the latter serves up fragrant, comforting selections like Sautéed Fish Fillet with Premium Rice Wine Sauce—all options that mom would appreciate along with some much-awaited bonding time.

When: 3 May to 30 JuneWhere: All Crystal Jade Kitchen and Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao restaurantsPrice: Set menus from S$68 (for two) to S$498 (for 10), various prices for a la carte options.Click here for more information.

Celebrate at Swensen’s with Mother’s Day-exclusive cake

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A stalwart of the casual dining scene here in Singapore, Swensen’s is a spot to consider for families who love no-frills Western food within a cosy, welcoming environment. Tuck into their trademark dishes such as the Sourdough 49ers Chicken Sandwich, Farm Roast Chicken with Herb Gravy, and Southern-style Chicken ‘N’ Waffle before finishing off with their signature ice creams and ice cream cakes that have made the chain a huge hit with families.

Swensen’s will also be offering a Mother’s Day-only “Oh My Love” cake that makes up two halves of a heart—vanilla ice cream with strawberry bits on one side and roasted hazelnut ice cream with Kit Kat chocolate in the other. This delectable sweet treat will definitely be a boost for moms and kids. Bonus: Swensen’s will also be offering 10 percent discount during this promotional period!

When: 22 April to 12 MayWhere: All Swensen’s and Earle Swensen’s restaurantsPrice: S$59.90 (1kg cake)Click here for more information.

Mom eats free and other Mother’s Day specials at Jamie’s Italian

Ultimate Mother’s Day Dessert Plank. Photo credit: Jamie’s Italian

Casual Italian fine-dining outlet Jamie’s Italian will be offering two different promotions at their Forum and VivoCity outlets on 12 May. A cocktail named after celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s own mother, Sally’s Big Love, will be on the menu exclusively at Forum on that day. That’s a Bombay gin creation featuring raspberry puree, egg whites, and lemon juice that’s sure to refresh diners of age. A MammaMia! Dessert Plank—a selection of four desserts including a warm brownie and pavlova—will also be served for free for dining mums along with every main course ordered per table.

As for the VivoCity outlet, mothers will be able to dine in at Jamie’s Italian for virtually free! Main courses from a select menu including The Carbonara Pizza and Braised Beef Cheeks will be served complimentary to one mother per table. Exclusive a la carte specials like crab and charred-orange ravioli will also be offered between 6 to 12 May, along with the Ultimate Mother’s Day Dessert Plank for those with a sweet tooth.

SPRMRKT’s Supermum brunch

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It’s all about quality time at SPRMRKT’s Supermum Brunch this Mother’s Day, where families can come together to decorate a chiffon cake as dessert. Before that, feast on highlights such as the signature Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha Mayonnaise, Pomegranate and Grilled Corn, Salmon and Spinach Pasta with Pink Sauce, and Herb and Spice-rubbed Chicken with Jus. After the scrumptious nosh, end off the Supermum celebration by taking home a Care for your Supermum package, catered to mums from all walks of life.

Five-course set menu and Mother’s Day Enhanced Weekend Brunch at Mitzo

Red Yeast Lobster and The Matriarch. Photo credit: Mitzo

Those looking for a curated, multiple course menu can opt for modern Cantonese restaurant Mitzo Restaurant and Bar’s five-course set menu. Start off with a trio of appetisers such as Abalone and Caviar Shrimp Dumpling, which are swiftly accompanied quintessential Chinese mains with a contemporary twist—think items like Udon & Scallops in Carrot Broth and Double-boiled Fish Maw with Assorted Fungus in Chicken Consommé. A cocktail to moms, The Matriarch, will also be available to toast the woman in your life.

If course menus aren’t your thing, however, opt for the Mother’s Day Enhanced Weekend Brunch. Only available on the weekend of the celebration—11 to 12 May, from 11:30 am to 2:30pm—the brunch will feature orange and sesame barbecue pork among an unlimited supply of more than 50 dim sum dishes and Cantonese classics.

Surprise mums with Bar Cicheti’s “Feed Me” Spring Menu

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Mums can rejuvenate this spring season with Bar Cicheti’s new menu of handmade pastas and even have the planning done by the team to make lunch or dinner (or both) hassle free. Simply pick between the S$68 and S$88 options and indicate dietary restrictions or preference before being served with an antipasti, four pastas, and a dessert specially curated by chef Lim Yew Aun. Add an additional S$58 for a floral wine pairing that’s sure to refresh. Plus, each dining mum also receives a free chocolate tart!

Bookings made for Mother’s Day will also be able to enjoy 20 percent off any bottle of bubbly or wine.

Prefer an authentic spread of comforting Chinese dishes for your family meal? Coffee Lounge in Goodwood Park Hotel will be serving up an a la carte buffet of their signature Taiwan porridge options, accompanied by unlimited dessert servings, including their famous D24 durian pastries. The latter will include D24 Pandan Lapis Coconut Cake, D24 Chendol Pudding, as well as a “live” D24 Pancake Station.

Paradise Group’s Mother’s Day Offers

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Known for their huge array of cuisine styles across a renowned portfolio of restaurants, Paradise Group will be ringing in the Mother’s Day festivities with a slew of promotions. If you’re a Paradise Gourmet Rewards member, or Citibank and Standard Chartered credit or debit cardholder, you will be able to enjoy up to 20 percent off your total bill when dining in from 6 to 12 May, depending on the number of mothers at the table. Most brands under Paradise Group will be offering this discount, so you don’t have to worry—whether you’re craving xiao long bao, luxe Cantonese dining, seafood delights, or traditional Teochew dishes, pop by the right restaurant and they’ll be sure to satisfy any kind of cravings mum may have that day.